Double Diving in Sal Island: 24 Marked Dive Spots

Dive among sunken boats and tropical fish with small-group expert guidance

Double diving on Sal Island is a half-day activity for certified divers (OWD minimum, last dive within one year) led by a professional instructor to marked dive sites with visibility between 10 and 40 meters. The operator provides tanks, weights and belt. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Groups stay under eight divers.

The experience

A professional diving team organizes two dives in the morning at marked sites around Sal Island, each led by an instructor who knows where the tropical fish, corals and sunken boats are. Water visibility ranges from 10 to 40 meters depending on the season, and temperature runs 23 degrees Celsius in winter to 29 in summer. You bring your certification card (OWD or equivalent) and your last dive must be within the past year. If it has been longer, contact the operator to arrange a skill review before you book.

Tanks (12 to 15 liters), weights and belt come with the price. You can rent additional gear for 15 euros per dive if you need it. The team picks you up from your hotel and brings you back when the dives are done. Groups are kept to seven divers or fewer, so you're not competing for the instructor's attention or jostling in the water.

What’s included

• Professional dive instructor leading both dives.
• tanks (12–15 liters), weights and belt.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• access to 24 marked dive sites around Sal Island.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:10

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 7 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Polish and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 43 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Santa Maria Dive Center

Is this one for you?The morning schedule and two back-to-back dives mean you're in the water early and back by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free. This suits divers who want to maximize bottom time without committing a full day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Polish, Danish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like around Sal Island for diving?

Visibility ranges from 10 to 40 meters depending on the season, and water temperature is 23 degrees Celsius in winter and 29 in summer, so you'll need a wetsuit in cooler months but can dive year-round.

Do I need to bring my own diving gear?

Tanks, weights and belt are included in the price. You can rent additional gear like a wetsuit or computer for 15 euros per dive if you don't have your own.

How many divers go out at once?

Groups are limited to seven divers or fewer, so the instructor can keep close watch and the dive sites don't feel crowded.

What's the minimum diving certification I need?

You must hold at least an Open Water Diver (OWD) certification or equivalent, and your last dive must be within the past year. If it's been longer, contact the operator to arrange a skill review.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the operator picks you up from your hotel and drops you back when the dives are finished, so you don't need to arrange transport.